Graduated MLP in 1970, held various positions in magnet wire manufacturing for 15 years before moving to fractional horsepower electric motor manufacturing. Spent 2 years in South Korea, 2 years in India, and extensive experience in China in sourcing and joint ventures. Moved into general management in 2001 as General Manager-Appliance Motors and Controls with profit and loss responsibility.

Retired from GE in 2006 and started a consulting business in sourcing, technology transfer, mergers and acquisitions.